first blush

Example Sentences

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At first blush, there’s little reason for state legislators in Mississippi and Georgia to care about James Quigley’s cross-country move with his family to Florida from Washington state.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

At first blush, there doesn’t appear to be a whole lot happening with the S&P 500 in 2026.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 12, 2026

At first blush, the storm did less damage to the electric grid than feared.

From Barron's • Jan. 26, 2026

At first blush, Casey Means seems like the last person Christian conservatives would want as the Surgeon General.

From Salon • May 19, 2025

At first blush, it was anything but romantic.

From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor